Completion of Sale of Interflora to FTD
(ContentDesk) August 2, 2006 -- Further to the announcement of 7th July 2006, The Board of Interflora, the UKs leading provider of floral services, announces the successful completion of the sale of the business to FTD Group, Inc. (NYSE:FTD), a leading US provider of floral services and products and a direct marketer of flowers and specialty gifts, for a consideration of ?65.7m.
About Interflora.co.ukWith worldwide reach and visibility, the Roman God Mercury is now one of the most recognized brand marks in the world and a shared symbol of quality and service. Interflora is the world's largest and most popular flower delivery network with 58,000 florists serving over 140 countries, we can express your thoughts through the most beautiful flowers and gifts in the world. Send flowers with Interflora and the local expert florist will use the freshest flowers for your bouquet or flower arrangement and personally deliver by hand the same day, next day or when you choose.Interfloras change from a trade association to a private company has driven innovation and enabled Interflora.co.uk to break new price barriers with a range of value flowers, balloon bouquets and a wider selection of teddy bears, candles and chocolates all delivered with the famous Interflora quality guarantee.For further information, please contact: Steve Richards, CEO, Interflora, Tel: 01529 301 450Simon Rigby, Sarah Gestetner Citigate Dewe Rogerson, Tel: 020 7638 9571 Helen Adams, 3i Senior Press Officer, Tel:
0207 975 3465About 3i3i is a world leader in private equity and venture capital.
We focus on Buyouts, Growth Capital and Venture Capital and invest across Europe, in the United States and in Asia. Our competitive advantage comes from our international network and the strength and breadth of our relationships in business. These underpin the value that we deliver to our portfolio and to our shareholders. www.3i.com. Other 3i retail experience includes: Printemps China Department Stores, China, department store operator; Defimode, France, retail chain; Cannon Avent, UK, provider of baby care products; EAT, UK, coffee and sandwich company; La Sirena, Spain, frozen food retailer; GANT, Sweden, mens fashion; Pets at Home, UK, pet supplies and Giochi Preziosi, Italy, toy company.
About FTDFTD Group, Inc. is a leading provider of floral-related products and services to consumers and retail florists, as well as other retail locations offering floral products, in the U.S., Canada, the U.K and Ireland. Our business is supported by the highly recognized FTD and Interflora brands. Both brands utilize the Mercury Man logo, which is displayed in approximately 50,000 floral shops globally. Our consumer businesses operate primarily through the www.FTD.COM Web site in the U.S.
and Canada and the www.interflora.co.uk Web site in the U.K. and are complemented by our florist business which provides products and services to our independent florist network..
1-800-I-LOVE-YOU Sees a Surge in Sales for their Angelina Teddy Bear
This little Teddy bear has long been a simple, low-cost gift to send to someone with a special message. While this has been a product of 1-800-I-LOVE-YOU for many years, a sudden surge in sales have been reported from the company.The jointed little 8 inch bear holds its magic wand and bearing gold wings sending the "Magic of Love" at $14.95 delivered.
As with all items from 1-800-I-LOVE-YOU Flowers and Gifts there is never a wire fee or service fee when you order from them.
C.E.O, Ken Summerville says " I do not know if it because of things happening in the news recently with the Pope's funeral, Michael Jackson's trial, Prince Charles wedding or gas prices, I have no idea but sales have more than doubled for our little friend in our product line."While 1-800-I-LOVE-YOU (http://www.800iloveyou.com) is primarily a flower and gift wire service for Teleflora, charging no wire fee or service fee, they do offer promotional...
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Flower Delivery
In today's frenetic world, saying it with flowers is no longer a walk in the park. Flower business is tricky with seasons, longevity, time, place, weather and tastes, ruling the terms. Florists are fast becoming important service providers in a mercurial, niche market. If you are tongue-tied by emotion or an occasion, seek a florist well versed in floriography or the language of flowers, to articulate it best. They can brilliantly bouquet your feelings, tag a well-worded enclosure card and deliver with panache.
Putting together highly personalized object d'arts, florists cater to individual needs as well as corporate events, private functions, school and college ceremonies or public extravaganzas.
Choosing the right florist can be tough. Check with friends, family, church, local yellow pages, floral guides or website recommendations to select the right person. Whether florists operate from homes, stores, supermarkets, garden supply stores or through on-line brokers,...
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Experienced Independent Florist Shares 15 Tips on Ordering Flowers and Gifts
(ContentDesk) October 15, 2005 -- "In the not-too-distant past," says the owner of Nations Florist, "people ordered their floral arrangements and gifts from a neighborhood florist someone they knew and trusted. Now they often call a toll-free number or order online. They don't really know what they're getting."Although they may think they got a bargain, consumers may end up being disappointed in the quality they receive. Or worse, if they send a floral gift, they spend a lot of money to give a high-quality gift, and they never know that the recipient got something far different from what the sender intended.Alan Gurinsky has answered many questions and helped many customers in his three decades as an independent florist. Recently he put together a list of 15 tips to help consumers get the best value and receive the most benefits from the florist's creative talents when ordering from a flower and gift shop.1.
Always call a floral shop directly. Avoid using generic 800 numbers...
Experienced Independent Florist Shares 15 Tips on Ordering Flowers and Gifts
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The Magic of Flowers
Flowers are natural gifts that beautify our environment. Whether used in an arrangement to grace the kitchen table or placed in a vase by the bedside, flowers provide a sense of invitation and welcome to guests and offer the sweet fragrances of springtime in the process. The gift of flowers can brighten anyone's day and bring an abundance of happiness to those who receive them.Flowers are MagicThe gift of a single flower is often a reflection of a romantic intention or some other form of feelings that are being expressed to another. Such an offering can bring magic to the moment, if received by a special someone. More than simply offering a pleasant experience to the senses, flowers can bring an acute sense of pleasure to the heart of the recipient.According to previous studies, a floral aroma can have an impact on human emotions, in contrast to unpleasant odors, which can cause irritability and a sense of discontent.
The very color of a flower may have a...
The Magic of Flowers
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